Technical Program Manager AI Research

Aptask Global Workforce (AGW) is seeking a Technical Program Manager - AI Research for a Hybrid position with a Leading Technology Firm located in New York, NY. This is a 12+ month contract opportunity.This role will oversee business-critical projects in the AI Research space, focusing on facilitating review and approval processes to initiate and ship projects. The ideal candidate will demonstrate operational excellence, strong stakeholder management, and the ability to navigate ambiguity across multiple concurrent initiatives. Responsibilities: * Lead multiple project compliance reviews for frontier research, draft requirements, monitor daily progress, manage action items, and proactively resolve blockers to keep milestones on schedule * Collaborate with requesters, engineering, research team and reviewers to clarify requirements, streamline approval stages, and coordinate with privacy stakeholders to document best practices * Maintain regular updates and transparency across teams; deliver weekly reports detailing project status, achievements, risks, and review process insights * Identify, mitigate, and escalate project risks early, particularly those impacting review timelines and key dependencies * Research, catalog, and annotate AI Research assets with high attention to detail * Utilize Google Sheets/Excel for data exploration and workflow optimization * Stay current on developments in the AI research landscape and tooling to continuously improve project outcomes Requirements: * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field * Minimum of 5 years of experience in Technical Program Management and compliance reviews at a technology company with a focus on AI * Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with proven ability to manage stakeholders, persuade, and build consensus * Strong ability to work independently, manage time effectively, solve complex problems, and thrive in ambiguous environments * Proficiency in Google Apps, Microsoft Office, web browsers, and AI productivity tools * Advanced skills in Google Sheets/Excel for data annotation and analysis Desired skills: * MBA or advanced degree * PMI or PMP certification * Background in Privacy and Compliance Reviews, (Generative) AI, Data Analytics, Data Annotations, or Risk Management * Hands-on experience running ad-hoc queries, analyzing data, and using AI agents and research tools * Data collection annotation experience Pay range: up to $99.33 per hour Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Aptask Global Workforce (AGW) employees will be considered for this position.If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, apply today!Aptask Global Workforce (AGW) ApTask Global Workforce (AGW) is a certified Minority and Veteran workforce solutions company. AGW delivers operational, clinical, lab and professional talent with a strong focus on healthcare and life sciences. The company supports clients with reliable staffing, program expertise and a commitment to quality, speed and consistent delivery. Benefits of working with ApTask Global Workforce include: * Medical * Dental * Vision * Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities) Our team stays close to the process and is here to guide you every step of the way. To learn more, please visit our website https://www.agwtalent.com/. ApTask Global Workforce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration witho